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Title: New Vocal Mic advise
Post by: tomjackson on February 15, 2009, 09:47:40 AM

I usually use an SM58 live but I find them pretty muddy for my voice.  In contrast Studio condensers sound great and detailed.  Is there decent live condenser mics that can bring some of the sparkle and presence that I like in the studio to the stage?  Does the increased presence increase feedback issues?

I'd really like a mic that could do both studio and live, an alright job at both would be good....

Title: Re: New Vocal Mic advise
Post by: Ratrod on February 15, 2009, 01:41:59 PM

Try the Beta version.

Title: Re: New Vocal Mic advise
Post by: 38thBeatle on February 15, 2009, 01:43:15 PM

As Ratrod said- the Beta might be what you want.

Title: Re: New Vocal Mic advise
Post by: Denim n Leather on February 15, 2009, 02:01:44 PM

Generally, you would want to avoid a condenser mic for live use.

Here are a couple of great dynamic vocal mics you might want to try out, though:

http://www.neumann.com/?lang=en&id=current_microphones&cid=kk105s_description

http://www.sennheiserusa.com/newsite/productdetail.asp?transid=004513

http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Rode-Microphones-M1-Dynamic-Microphone?sku=580400


If you're still interested in a condenser mic for live use:

http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/R0DE-S1-Pro-Vocal-Condenser-Microphone?sku=271596

Title: Re: New Vocal Mic advise
Post by: tomjackson on February 15, 2009, 03:56:22 PM

I'm thinling about this now:-

http://www.dv247.com/invt/44414/

I used to have a Rode NT1 and it was great

Title: Re: New Vocal Mic advise
Post by: Denim n Leather on February 15, 2009, 08:59:05 PM

I've always thought the M3 looked like a great mic, but haven't had the opportunity to try one yet.